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Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes

The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.

Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’

The pope, writing to attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."

Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule

The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.

Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.

U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise

Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.

Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth

Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.

4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.

New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict

This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.

Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds

“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.